Is John N. Dalton Intermediate a good school?

John N. Dalton Intermediate ranks 179 th of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend John N. Dalton Intermediate?

In the 2023-24 school year, 240 students attended John N. Dalton Intermediate.

What is the racial makeup of John N. Dalton Intermediate?

Students at John N. Dalton Intermediate are 67% White, 12% Two or more races, 10% African American, 10% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of John N. Dalton Intermediate attend?

Students who attend John N. Dalton Intermediate usually go on to attend Radford High

John N. Dalton Intermediate

Summary:

John N. Dalton Intermediate is a public middle school in Radford, Virginia, serving 235 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district, which is ranked 59 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

John N. Dalton Intermediate consistently performs above the state average in various SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments, particularly in Algebra I, Geometry, and Earth Science. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had 100% proficiency rates in Algebra I for 7th and 8th grades, compared to the state averages of 98.78% and 92.08%, respectively. The school also outperforms the Montgomery County Public Schools district in several subject areas, such as Mathematics for 7th and 8th grades, and English Reading for 7th and 8th grades. Additionally, the school has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with higher percentages of African American, Hispanic, and multi-racial students.

While John N. Dalton Intermediate's academic performance is strong, the school faces some challenges. The school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 22.26% in 2021-2022 to 65.96% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby schools. This suggests that the school may be serving a population with greater economic challenges, which could have implications for the school's resources and support services. Examining the practices and strategies employed by higher-performing schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools district, such as Blacksburg Middle, could provide valuable insights for John N. Dalton Intermediate to further improve its educational outcomes.

Detail:

Public 7-8

60 Dalton Dr
Radford, VA 24141

(540) 731-3651

District: Radford City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
179^th of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,952

Students who attend John N. Dalton Intermediate usually attend:

High:

Radford High

Feeder schools for John N. Dalton Intermediate:

Elementary:	Belle Heth Elementary
	McHarg Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 10.2

Number of students: 240

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.1%

Two or more races:

11.7%

African American:

10.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 79.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details John N. Dalton Intermediate ranks better than 57.1% of middle schools in Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.62. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.1%), two or more races (11.7%), African American (10.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 79.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John N. Dalton Intermediate is 10.2. (See more...)

Compare John N. Dalton Intermediate employs 23.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at John N. Dalton Intermediate is $6,952.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

John N. Dalton Intermediate:

SchoolDigger ranks John N. Dalton Intermediate 179^th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See John N. Dalton Intermediate in the ranking list.)

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Radford City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Radford City Public Schools 59^th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for John N. Dalton Intermediate

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Rank History for all students at John N. Dalton Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile
2005	52.52	193^rd	340	43.2%
2006	61.99	104^th	383	72.8%
2007	57.20	147^th	387	62.0%
2008	72.88	49^th	391	87.5%
2009	66.42	81^st	390	79.2%
2010	65.89	91^st	408	77.7%
2011	51.04	193^rd	413	53.3%
2012	34.33	313^th	413	24.2%
2013	43.17	234^th	416	43.8%
2014	32.55	301^st	416	27.6%
2015	51.71	188^th	412	54.4%
2016	61.14	128^th	409	68.7%
2017	61.14	126^th	415	69.6%
2018	54.83	182^nd	413	55.9%
2019	59.87	151^st	424	64.4%
2021	68.03	91^st	419	78.3%
2022	53.17	184^th	415	55.7%
2023	63.98	146^th	422	65.4%
2024	59.62	179^th	417	57.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at John N. Dalton Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	55.98	98^th	237	58.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at John N. Dalton Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	55.80	175^th	402	56.5%

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Rank History for Female students at John N. Dalton Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	72.88	106^th	411	74.2%
2024	61.77	167^th	407	59.0%

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Rank History for Male students at John N. Dalton Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	51.12	210^th	409	48.7%
2024	56.27	181^st	407	55.5%

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Rank History for African American students at John N. Dalton Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	60.92	112^th	298	62.4%
2024	62.95	103^rd	299	65.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at John N. Dalton Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	77.83	39^th	272	85.7%

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Rank History for White students at John N. Dalton Intermediate

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	49.27	205^th	402	49.0%
2024	41.18	254^th	396	35.9%

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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for John N. Dalton Intermediate

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	209	209
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	218	218
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	248	248
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	254	254
1993	192	26	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	223
1994	183	21	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	210
1995	174	24	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	205
1996	174	24	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	205
1997	199	26	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	230
1998	220	33	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	257
1999	241	33	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	280
2000	230	25	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	-4	254
2001	219	23	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	246
2002	221	20	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	248
2003	221	20	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	248
2004	216	32	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	1	257
2005	199	30	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	2	238
2006	191	28	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	223
2007	187	31	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	2	228
2008	184	29	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	7	229
2009	198	26	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	231
2010	196	36	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	239
2011	200	29	4	2	0	0	14	0	249
2012	205	19	7	1	0	0	11	0	243
2013	200	14	4	8	0	1	12	0	239
2014	214	18	1	12	0	1	20	0	266
2015	204	25	1	11	0	0	22	0	263
2016	201	26	3	9	0	0	16	0	255
2017	194	19	4	7	0	0	17	0	241
2018	192	23	6	6	0	0	24	0	251
2019	201	35	4	10	0	0	19	0	269
2020	211	29	2	12	0	0	22	0	276
2021	276	50	9	28	2	0	44	0	409
2022	334	77	21	37	4	0	48	0	521
2023	173	27	1	17	0	0	17	0	235
2024	161	25	2	24	0	0	28	0	240

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at John N. Dalton Intermediate

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	209	15.8	13.2	n/a
1990	218	15.5	14.0	n/a
1991	248	16.1	15.4	n/a
1992	254	16.4	15.4	n/a
1993	223	15.9	14.0	n/a
1994	210	12.2	n/a	n/a
1995	205	n/a	0.0	12.2
1996	205	n/a	0.0	12.2
1997	230	n/a	0.0	11.3
1998	257	n/a	0.0	12.1
1999	280	16.0	17.5	17.1
2000	254	n/a	0.0	15.1
2001	246	17.0	14.5	11.8
2002	248	18.0	13.8	19.4
2003	248	18.0	13.8	19.4
2004	257	17.0	15.1	23.4
2005	238	15.0	15.9	25.4
2006	223	19.0	11.7	31.4
2007	228	18.7	12.2	31
2008	229	13.0	17.6	32
2009	231	14.0	16.5	34.6
2010	239	13.9	17.1	39.3
2011	249	14.3	17.4	41
2012	243	19.3	12.5	40.3
2013	239	15.6	15.2	39.3
2014	266	20.5	12.9	46.6
2015	263	20.0	13.1	46
2016	255	21.0	12.1	40
2017	241	22.4	10.7	35.3
2018	251	21.5	11.6	41.4
2019	269	23.2	11.5	42.4
2020	276	23.3	11.7	42
2021	409	45.8	8.9	n/a
2022	521	42.5	12.2	22.3
2023	235	17.2	13.6	66
2024	240	23.4	10.2	79.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio John N. Dalton Intermediate

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	209	15.8	13.2	n/a
1990	218	15.5	14.0	n/a
1991	248	16.1	15.4	n/a
1992	254	16.4	15.4	n/a
1993	223	15.9	14.0	n/a
1994	210	12.2	n/a	n/a
1995	205	n/a	0.0	12.2
1996	205	n/a	0.0	12.2
1997	230	n/a	0.0	11.3
1998	257	n/a	0.0	12.1
1999	280	16.0	17.5	17.1
2000	254	n/a	0.0	15.1
2001	246	17.0	14.5	11.8
2002	248	18.0	13.8	19.4
2003	248	18.0	13.8	19.4
2004	257	17.0	15.1	23.4
2005	238	15.0	15.9	25.4
2006	223	19.0	11.7	31.4
2007	228	18.7	12.2	31
2008	229	13.0	17.6	32
2009	231	14.0	16.5	34.6
2010	239	13.9	17.1	39.3
2011	249	14.3	17.4	41
2012	243	19.3	12.5	40.3
2013	239	15.6	15.2	39.3
2014	266	20.5	12.9	46.6
2015	263	20.0	13.1	46
2016	255	21.0	12.1	40
2017	241	22.4	10.7	35.3
2018	251	21.5	11.6	41.4
2019	269	23.2	11.5	42.4
2020	276	23.3	11.7	42
2021	409	45.8	8.9	n/a
2022	521	42.5	12.2	22.3
2023	235	17.2	13.6	66
2024	240	23.4	10.2	79.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for John N. Dalton Intermediate

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$192 (2.6%)	$7,203 (97.4%)	$7,395
2020	$111 (1.5%)	$7,084 (98.4%)	$7,196
2021	$251 (3.6%)	$6,701 (96.4%)	$6,952

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on John N. Dalton Intermediate

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 151^st of 424 Middle schools	Ranks 146^th of 422 Middle schools	1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (John N. Dalton Intermediate)	81	70.6	10.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Radford City Public Schools)	81	57.7	23.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	78	51.4	26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (John N. Dalton Intermediate)	86	79.4	6.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Radford City Public Schools)	86	78.7	7.3%
7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	79	70.3	8.7%
8th Grade Writing (John N. Dalton Intermediate)	75	60.6	14.4%
8th Grade Writing (Radford City Public Schools)	75	59.3	15.7%
8th Grade Writing (Virginia)	70	55.5	14.5%
8th Grade Science (John N. Dalton Intermediate)	75	57.8	17.2%
8th Grade Science (Radford City Public Schools)	75	62.6	12.4%
8th Grade Science (Virginia)	78	60.7	17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (John N. Dalton Intermediate)	80	73.4	6.6%
8th Grade English Reading (Radford City Public Schools)	80	80.6	0.6%
8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	76	70.7	5.3%
End of Course Geometry (John N. Dalton Intermediate)	100	100
End of Course Geometry (Radford City Public Schools)	90	73	17%
End of Course Geometry (Virginia)	83	80	3%
End of Course Algebra I (John N. Dalton Intermediate)	89	84	5%
End of Course Algebra I (Radford City Public Schools)	86	73	13%
End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)	86	80	6%
End of Course Earth Science (John N. Dalton Intermediate)	100	100
End of Course Earth Science (Radford City Public Schools)	84	74	10%
End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)	81	72	9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	269	235	12.6%
African American	35	27	22.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	4	1	75%
Hispanic	10	17	70%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	201	173	13.9%
Two or More Races	19	17	10.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.4%	66%	23.6%

Schools Near John N. Dalton Intermediate

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Geometry (2024)	SOL Algebra I (2024)		SOL Mathematics (2024)			SOL Science (2024)	SOL Earth Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)			SOL Civics and Economics (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Geometry 8th Grade	SOL Algebra I 7th Grade	SOL Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL Earth Science 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 7th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
John N. Dalton Intermediate	Public	7-8	60 Dalton Dr	Radford	24141	Radford city	Radford City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 731-3651	240	23	10.2	79.6%	161 (67.1%)	25 (10.4%)	24 (10.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (11.7%)	59.6	179^th of 417 public middle schools	57.1%		64	146^th of 422 public middle schools	65.4%	33	100.0	100.0	100.0		72.5	62.0	62.0	100.0		76.2	68.2		66.4	$6,952	$251	$6,701
Christiansburg Middle	Public	6-8	1205 Buffalo Drive NW	Christiansburg	24073	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 394-2180	760	59	12.8	40.7%	588 (77.4%)	46 (6.1%)	66 (8.7%)	8 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (6.6%)	30.5	317^th of 417 public middle schools	24.0%		38.6	279^th of 422 public middle schools	33.9%	38	100.0	98.4	100.0	53.4	32.4	33.1		53.2	68.9	69.4	60.0		64.4	$7,840	$158	$7,682
Blacksburg Middle	Public	6-8	3109 Price's Fork Rd.	Blacksburg	24060	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 951-5800	987	69	14.2	25.5%	737 (74.7%)	39 (4.0%)	85 (8.6%)	77 (7.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (4.9%)	65.4	143^rd of 417 public middle schools	65.7%		70.9	117^th of 422 public middle schools	72.3%	26	100.0	100.0	98.4	60.2	41.3	63.0		81.4	79.6	77.9	83.7		87.4	$7,825	$208	$7,617
Auburn Middle	Public	6-8	4163 Riner Rd	Riner	24149	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 382-5165	308	26	12.0	46.4%	278 (90.3%)	2 (0.6%)	11 (3.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.5%)	51.3	222^nd of 417 public middle schools	46.8%		50.8	212^th of 422 public middle schools	49.8%	10	100.0	100.0	100.0	40.3	54.2	75.9		71.0	65.1	68.4	80.8		84.9	$10,795	$09	$10,786
Pulaski County Middle	Public	6-8	4396 Lee Highway	Pulaski	24301	Pulaski County	Pulaski County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 643-0767	797	62	12.9	91.3%	652 (81.8%)	44 (5.5%)	30 (3.8%)	9 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (7.8%)	40.5	274^th of 417 public middle schools	34.3%		25.6	342^nd of 422 public middle schools	19.0%	68			100.0	54.4	53.7	66.2	61.5		65.8	59.5	64.1	60.8		$6,646	$235	$6,411
Shawsville Middle	Public	6-8	4179 Old Town Rd	Shawsville	24162	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 268-2262	211	20	10.5	84.4%	175 (82.9%)	7 (3.3%)	26 (12.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	23	345^th of 417 public middle schools	17.3%		25.2	347^th of 422 public middle schools	17.8%	2			100.0	22.6	31.9	56.0		69.1	36.2	58.5	59.4		68.7	$10,839	$306	$10,533

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